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Industrial Mechanical Engineer Jobs in Cape Town

E&D Recruiters · Cape Town Northern Suburbs
Market Related

Engineer working on industrial equipment

A permanent Industrial/Mechanical Engineer opportunity is now open in Cape Town’s Northern Suburbs, advertised by E&D Recruiters on behalf of an international company. The role suits a qualified engineer with automotive manufacturing experience who can turn engineering designs into efficient production.

About the company and the work

E&D Recruiters is a specialist technical recruitment agency that matches engineering skills and people to positions. Its client for this vacancy is an international company based in Cape Town, seeking a Mechanical/Industrial Engineer to join its team. The engineer will work on transitioning engineering designs and data into production, and on managing industrial and process engineering functions.

Role details and duties

The successful candidate will be responsible for transitioning engineering designs and data into production, and for managing industrial and process engineering functions, including reviewing and approving sub-systems for build. The work draws on manufacturing processes and production line dynamics, time studies and production line optimisation, in a role where the advert notes that only South African citizens may apply.

The position is permanent and the salary is Market Related, with no figure stated. The listing also notes a benefit of relocation and settle-in costs in the USA paid; because the role itself is listed in Cape Town, applicants should confirm exactly how that benefit applies with the recruiter before applying.

Requirements

Only the requirements stated in the original advert are listed here:

  • B.Eng or BTech in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering.
  • Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience, preferably in the automotive industry.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production line dynamics.
  • Experience in time studies and production line optimisation.
  • Only South African citizens may apply.

Where to find and apply safely

This vacancy is advertised on Careers24 by E&D Recruiters, reference Pta002947/EP, and applications are made through the recruiter’s website at edrecruiters.co.za or by email to [email protected], quoting reference 2947. Apply only through the original Careers24 listing and the recruiter’s official channels, and never pay a fee to apply, attend an interview or secure a job.

Practical tips

  • Highlight your automotive manufacturing experience and any production line optimisation work.
  • Show examples of designs you have taken into production, or sub-systems you have reviewed and approved for build.
  • Mention your time study experience and your understanding of production line dynamics.
  • Quote the reference number 2947 in your application.

How the process works

Applications are submitted through the recruiter’s official channels, after which shortlisted candidates are contacted. Applications close on 27 November 2026.

Important information

This page is an informational summary only. The full duties, requirements and conditions are those stated in the original advert, which applicants should read before applying.

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